
Economist Podcasts
To Viktor, more spoils: Hungary’s autocracy
Sep 13, 2019
Join Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, as he unpacks Hungary's alarming shift from democracy to autocracy under Viktor Orban, highlighting the systematic dismantling of democratic institutions. Edward McBride, the Asia editor, sheds light on Afghanistan's rising methamphetamine production, fueled by lawlessness and economic factors, transforming the landscape of its drug trade. They also touch on the nostalgic resurgence of yacht rock, exploring its cultural significance and enduring appeal.
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